Fresh Pesto Pasta Salad and TASTEFUL TUESDAY

Yes, you read correctly….. I’m opening up the party to everyone!!! I will still share a recipe each week (because this is a good time for me) but there will be two parties below. The first will be for food like always, and the second for crafts, DIY and home decor… link away!

Today I am sharing my final food creation in the US… my mom had a HUGE basil plant that was blooming prolifically so we made pesto… then turned the pesto into more pasta salad.

You will need:

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts

3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 box pasta

Garden tomatoes (3)

1 med. zucchini

Follow simply recipes instructions for the pesto… Then cook the pasta according to the package. Sautee the Zucchini in a bit of Olive Oil until slightly browned. Chop the tomatoes and toss with pasta. Add zucchini and pesto to taste. Can be served warm or cold…

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Emily is a stay at home mom to two crazy boys {which she adores} and one amazing husband. She loves to sew, but also dabbles in crafting and recipes. Her faith, friends and family keep her going and motivated. Come along for the ride!

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